Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way for Ducklings
Author:
Emma Bland Smith
Illustrator:
Emma Bland Smith
Cover Artist:
Becca Stadtlander
Publication:
2022 by Calkins Creek
Genre:
Biography, Non-fiction, Picture Books
Pages:
40
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As soon as artist Robert McCloskey saw the ducks in Boston Public Garden, he knew he had to write about them. But how? Studying stuffed birds didn't help. Would inviting some into his apartment work? What? Was he quack-ers?
For months ducklings slept on his sofa and swam in his bathtub, making incredible messes. Quack! Quack! His roommate was not amused and his neighbors complained, but Robert did not give up. As the ducklings grew, he got down on his hands and kneew and followed them with pad and pencil. At times he even acted like a duck! Through revision, after revision, after revision, Robert improved the art and story, until he and his editor were finally satisfied. Join Emma Bland Smith and Becca Stadtlander in their tribute to an amazing artist and his inspiring marvelous mallards!
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Emma Bland Smith
AmericanEmma Bland Smith is a librarian and the award-winning author of many books for children. Her latest include The Fabulous Fannie Farmer, Mr... See more
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Marvelous Mallards and the Making of a Masterpiece
Reviewed by Sara Masarik
Mr. McCloskey’s Marvelous Mallards by Emma Bland Smith is a charming and engaging picture book biography that tells the true story of how Robert McCloskey brought Make Way for Ducklings to life—by actually living with ducks in his apartment. Determined to improve his duck illustrations, McCloskey studied live ducklings (and eventually adult ducks) in his New York studio, creating chaos but ultimately capturing the realism he sought. This delightful account reveals the dedication behind a classic and includes rich endnotes and a tribute by McCloskey’s daughter. A perfect pick for picture book lovers and budding artists alike.
Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way for Ducklings
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